Bock Sprong

◎ Appearance

Dark brown in the glass with a warm, amber-tinged translucence that speaks to careful kilning of the base malts. The head forms with modest density and displays fine, persistent lacing on the sides of the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, befitting the style's full-bodied character.

◌ Aroma

Caramel leads decisively on the nose, with a honeyed sweetness that recalls toffee and brown sugar. Beneath this runs a thread of dark fruit—dried apricot and raisin—mingled with the soft spice of oat malt. There is no aggressive hop character; instead, the aroma remains warm and approachable, drawing you toward the glass.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with pronounced caramel and raisin character, supported by a full, rounded malt body that coats the mouth smoothly. The oat and wheat malts contribute a subtle, almost creamy texture that carries the sweetness through the mid-palate. Bitterness sits at a restrained thirty IBUs, allowing the malt-driven flavour profile to dominate without becoming cloying; a gentle hop presence provides just enough counterbalance for structure.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with caramel and raisin notes fading gradually into a gentle, slightly boozy warmth. The 7% ABV declares itself without harshness, and a faint nuttiness lingers on the palate as the beer recedes.